Activity Books

Joséphine Seblon studied art history at the École du Louvre, and now works in publishing in London. She co-curated VIEW, a festival of art history at the Institut Français in London. Through her Instagram @weareminiartists she shares the creative fun she has with her two young children, learning about and making art. Robert Sae-Heng is an artist with a BA in Illustration from the University for the Creative Arts, London. He is the illustrator of Linda Sue Park’s The One Thing You’d Save

28.0 x 21.5cm

96pp

ISBN 978 0 500 660195

September £12.99

Activity Books

Mini Artists 20 Projects Inspired by the Great Artists

Joséphine Seblon

Illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng

For ages 3+

An introduction to the world of art and creativity for children aged 3–6, through twenty fun projects inspired by famous artworks

Art stimulates curiosity, creativity and the imagination; it also cultivates wellbeing. But being creative with young children can feel surprisingly daunting – this is where Mini Artists comes in.

Through fun and simple projects, kids will discover drip painting with Jackson Pollock, carve soap sculptures with Barbara Hepworth, and create their own Obliteration Room with Yayoi Kusama. They'll also travel through time and explore art from different periods – from cave painting to washable graffiti, inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Explained through step-by-step photos, these creative projects use simple materials and feature a range of interesting art techniques, ideal for teaching new motor skills. They also require very little preparation or clean-up, making it easy for parents and guardians to enjoy creative play with their mini artists.

ISBN 978-0-500-65292-3

Bright Stars of Black British History

J. T. Williams

Illustrated by Angela Vives

For ages 9+

A richly illustrated collection of the extraordinary life stories of fourteen bright stars from Black British history, from Tudor England to modern Britain

J. T. Williams is an author and educator specialising in Black British history. She has a Masters in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway University. Her debut children’s book, Lizzie and Belle: Drama and Danger was published in 2022. Angela Vives is an award-winning illustrator with an MA in children’s book illustration from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK. In 2020 she won the Picture Hooks Winter Comforts competition. She was shortlisted for the Cheltenham Illustration Awards 2019, and longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2020.

60 illustrations

24.0 x 17.2cm

144pp

ISBN 978 0 500 652923

October

£16.99

Children’s author J.T. Williams brings the lives of fourteen shining stars from Black British History into the spotlight, celebrating their remarkable achievements and contributions to the arts, journalism, politics, medicine and sport.

This important and timely book delves into the life stories of important figures – including Tudor trumpeter John Blanke, storytelling freedom fighter Mary Prince, and Notting Hill Carnival founder Claudia Jones – many of whom are only just beginning to get the recognition that they deserve.

Brought to life through hand-painted illustrations by award-winning illustrator Angela Vives, Bright Stars of Black British History shines a light on the courage, resilience and talent of remarkable individuals who have left a lasting mark on our collective history.

ISBN 978-0-500-65297-8

Do Penguins Like the Cold?

Huw Lewis Jones and Sam Caldwell

For ages 6+

A charmingly illustrated book that takes readers on an intrepid field trip to Antarctica and beyond to discover the secret life of penguins

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Huw Lewis Jones is a polarexploring author and naturalist who is lucky to have met many penguins in the wild. He is Associate Professor at Falmouth University, teaching natural history, and has written many books, including Do Bears Poop in the Woods? and the Bad Apple series of picture books. Sam Caldwell is an illustrator based in Glasgow, Scotland. He studied painting at the Edinburgh College of Art and is the illustrator of several books for children, including Do Bears Poop in the Woods?

30.0 x 23.0cm

48pp

ISBN 978 0 500 652978

September £12.99

In this entertaining and highly informative book, Field Guide Huw Lewis Jones and nature illustrator Sam Caldwell take readers on an intrepid field trip to meet the eighteen species of penguin and to witness the conservation work underway to protect these incredible birds and their native habitats.

Helpful tips show readers how to track penguins’ movements from space, what prehistoric penguins can tell us about their descendants and what we can to do help penguins faced with a warming world. By observing penguins first hand, readers will discover whether penguins truly like the cold, how their diving skills make up for the fact that penguins can’t fly, and how to tell what a penguin had for dinner based on the colour of its poo!

Journeying throughout the Southern Hemisphere to incredible locations including Argentina, Australia, Chile, the Galápagos Islands, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru and South Africa, Do Penguins Like the Cold? gives readers a taste of what it’s like to work in the wild.

978 0 500 652763

EXPEDITION PENGUIN!

What do you know about penguins?

Are you a bird nerd like me? I hope so. Join us on an epic adventure – we’ll navigate to distant islands, through big seas and around dangerous icebergs to find penguins in their wild environments.

HAPPY FEET

Do penguins really dance?

Penguins don’t stand still all day long.

Sometimes, it looks like they are dancing.

Well, not quite dancing, but definitely wiggling! Penguins move to adjust their temperature, to communicate, and maybe even just for fun – who really knows? They might do a slip-hop-tumble-wobble across soft snow, or jump high as they climb rocks.

Some even slide across land on their bellies.

It’s called tobogganing!

KNOW YOUR PENGUINS

What makes a penguin a penguin?

Just a few hundred years ago, when European explorers first saw penguins, some thought they might be feathered fish! Penguins are so good at swimming. When they race through the water near the surface, they sometimes jump into the air, a little like a dolphin. But they are definitely not fish, or mammals for that matter! Penguins are birds and proud of it.

Summer fun During the winter in Antarctica, the surface of the ocean all around the continent freezes solid! Not only that, but there are also months of total darkness. That’s why we’re heading south in the summer rather than the winter –so we can see what we’re looking at!

Shake it off

When penguins shake their heads, it is most likely to shake out salt from their special supraorbital gland. This gland in their beak helps them remove salt from their bodies. With its help, they can drink seawater safely and then shake the salt right out.

Birds of a feather Penguins are unusual birds. They never perch in trees (there are no trees in Antarctica)! They spend a lot of time at sea. And what about the most bird-like thing of all, flying? Well, penguins can’t fly! But we will soon find out they have lots of cool skills, so that doesn’t bother them at all.

Brilliant beak A penguin’s beak (also known as a bill) is its most important tool. Penguins use it to catch and hold slippery fish. Penguins have no teeth, so they have to swallow their food whole!

Secret stilts Penguins have surprisingly long legs hidden under their amazing feathery bodies. They don’t really kick with their feet when swimming, but they use the position of their feet to steer – itʼs a bit like changing the position of the handlebars on a bike to change direction. Penguins are less skilled at walking on land, which is what gives them their famous waddle.

How many different penguins are there?

There are eighteen different kinds – or species – of penguin in the wild. The different species are all unique. The eighteen penguin species can be grouped together into six different categories, or genuses. They are all part of the same animal family, which scientists call the Spheniscidae.

Big-headed bird Penguins have large heads that they hunch into their shoulders when they swim. This makes them more streamlined.

Preen machine

Penguins regularly comb and clean their feathers. When they do this, they use their beaks to coat their feathers in a waxy oil. This is known as preening. The oil comes from the ‘preen gland’, an organ near the bottom of a penguin’s back. This oil makes their feathers waterproof, moisturises them and might even help to prevent infections.

IUCN Red List

Scientists are keeping a careful watch over all the penguins in the world to make sure they’re safe. Look for this symbol to see which species are most in need of our help.

FAVOURITE SNACK Krill and small fish FOOT COLOUR Orange fieldnotes: gentooPENGUIN HABITAT Rocky islands HEIGHT 65 cm LOCATION Antarctica and surrounding islands

Friendly waddle When take people to see penguins in the wild, they are always amazed at how curious penguins are. Their main predators are in the sea so, in Antarctica at least, penguins have no fear of humans. In fact, they find us very interesting. Penguins often waddle right up and, if you stand really still, they might check you out by pecking at your boots.

It must be love Penguins will wave their heads, nod and bow when they want to impress a new mate. They also sing and dance, which helps them recognise or get to know each other.

Anti-freeze

Feathers and fat keep penguins’ bodies warm –but their feet are naked! Luckily, clever circulation means penguins control how much blood goes to their feet, so they stay warm enough to avoid frostbite. Still, penguins do get chilly. You can sometimes see emperor penguins rocking on their heels to keep their feet off the ice.

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Hélène Druvert is the author and illustrator of Anatomy, Garden Jungle, Ocean, The Sky, Paris Up, Up and Away, Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away and New York Melody.

31.5 x 24.5cm

32pp

ISBN 978 0 500 653272

July

£19.99

Plant Life

Hélène

Druvert

Text by Juliette Einhorn

For ages 6+

A beautiful picture book with layers of intricate lasercuts and enchanting illustrations, showing you plants as you’ve never seen them before

What is a pioneer species? Which plant has the largest seed in the world? Which tree lives for 5,000 years? Do trees sleep? What type of plant eats frogs?

Hélène Druvert’s meticulous lasercuts and beautiful illustrations take you on a trip around the world to visit some of the most fascinating examples of plant life, from the tiniest algae to the tallest trees. Learn how plants are pollinated and how they spread their seeds, how trees communicate with each other, how carnivorous plants attract their prey, and how plants play a vital part in making our planet a great home for humans.

This fact-filled journey is by Hélène Druvert, the acclaimed author and illustrator of Anatomy, Garden Jungle, Ocean, The Sky, Paris Up, Up and Away, Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away and New York Melody

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ISBN 978-0-500-65297-8 an illustrated history of aviation

Jacek Ambrożewski is a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, and now works as an illustrator and graphic designer. He has won many awards, including for his books Travellers (as co-creator) and Andrzej Fedorowicz’s Great Expeditions by Poles

37.0 x 27.0cm

112pp

ISBN 978 0 500 653418

October

£25.00

Sky High! An Illustrated History of Aviation

Jacek Ambrożewski

For ages 8+

The first book on aviation history of its kind! Everything that flies – from the first balloons and hang gliders to jets, drones and a solar powered plane – in one spectacular comic album

Why don’t planes fall from the sky? How does a radar or parachute work? Are wings or rotors better? How does it feel to travel in an airship? What’s it like inside a fighter jet’s cockpit?

Sky High! is a witty and accessible introduction to aviation. It presents a whole ensemble of scientists, inventors and builders: those from the distant past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and the Montgolfier brothers; those closer in time, such as the Wright brothers and Otto Lilienthal; and current innovators, who have new, amazing ideas. It looks at how brilliant inventions and iconic machines were created, and pinpoints the breakthrough moments in the development of flight. Readers will also meet brave aviators, daring aerial circus performers and test pilots.

The fascinating history of aviation is a story of countless ups and downs, which proves that even the wildest dream can become a reality. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for take-off!

Picture Books

Michael Morpurgo is one of the UK’s best-loved authors and storytellers. He has written more than 150 books, including the internationally celebrated War Horse, and was appointed Children’s Laureate in 2003. Morpurgo was awarded a knighthood in 2018 for services to literature and charity. Michael Foreman is an internationally renowned, multi-award-winning children’s book illustrator and author. He has twice won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for British children’s book illustration and in 2022 was awarded an OBE for services to literature in the Queen's Jubilee Honours.

21.4 x 28.8cm

32pp paperback

ISBN 978 0 500 660218

August

£7.99

Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever

Michael Morpurgo

Illustrated by Michael Foreman

New in paperback

In association with the National Railway Museum, York

For ages 5+

An inspiring tale from Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman celebrating the world’s most iconic train, Flying Scotsman, and its greatest fan, a girl named Iris

Iris knows everything there is to know about Flying Scotsman. Her dad is the famous train’s driver, and every year her favourite birthday treat is a trip to see him at work. But each time Flying Scotsman pulls away, Iris wishes more than anything that she could be in the driver’s cab, just like her dad. Then again, who’s to stop her…

Published in association with the National Railway Museum, York, Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever takes readers on a journey through the golden age of steam travel, paying tribute to the women who kept the railways running during the Second World War. With family at its heart, the story is warmly written and joyously illustrated by national treasures Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman.

26.0 x 23.8cm

32pp paperback

ISBN 978 0 500 660225

October

£7.99

If I had a vampire bat

Gabby Dawnay

Illustrated by Alex Barrow

New in paperback

For ages 3+

‘A perfect book for the lead-up to Halloween, which will have little readers laughing out loud’ @littlelibraryowl

I really want a spooky pet that flaps around and hangs. A toothy type of swoopy pet with shiny pointed fangs... Imagine if I had a... vampire bat!

New in paperback, this charming book in the popular If I had a... series is timed perfectly for Halloween, and features a sharp-toothed but adorable vampire bat as its main star. Taking inspiration from the Addams Family, it imagines what it would be like to live a nocturnal lifestyle and the funny scenarios one might encounter trick-or-treating or at the funfair with a vampire bat as your pal. Facts about vampire bats combine with seasonal spookiness and positive messages about dental hygiene in this brilliant book for bedtime.

Gabby Dawnay is a writer and poet. She is a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine and a script-writer for children’s television. Alex Barrow is a London-based illustrator. He is the art director for and a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine. Alex and Gabby are also the duo behind A House for Mouse and A Song for Bear, both published by Thames & Hudson.

26.0 x 23.8cm

32pp

ISBN 978 0 500 653067

October

£11.99

If I had a polar bear

Gabby Dawnay

Illustrated by Alex Barrow

For ages 3+

A boldly illustrated bedtime story that imagines what it would be like to have a supersnuggly polar bear for a pet

What would it be like to have a polar bear as a pet? It might be an unconventional choice, but it would be sure to give the best bear hugs...

Polar bears might look soft and cuddly, but they are also super-strong, so getting to school would be a breeze even on a snowy day. They’d show off their iceskating skills, then help to hunt a fish-and-chip dinner. And since polar bears can swim for days at a time, with endurance like that, if Santa ever needed help delivering presents guess who he would call?

Join our funny female protagonist in this newest wintery title in the If I had a... series, just in time for Christmas!

Peas on Earth

Huw Lewis Jones

Illustrated by Ben Sanders

The latest addition to the laugh-out-loud series of picture books by Huw Lewis Jones and Ben Sanders, in which the naughty antics of a truly terrible piece of fruit, Bad Apple, prove deliciously entertaining

In this festive edition, Bad Apple faces his greatest challenge yet: it’s Christmas day and everyone is just so ... jolly. Granny Smith’s carol singing and Pineapple’s incessant dancing are grating to say the least, but it’s the cheery arrival of Pea and his extended family that pushes Bad Apple over the edge. It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas ... but how long can the Peas last?

Packed with witty word play and illustrated with the deadpan drawings of Ben Sanders, Peas on Earth introduces a whole host of new characters to the Bad Apple universe including three wise Sprouts, Christmas Carrots and the Baby Cheeses, to name but a few. Sure to entertain the whole family, it serves up a refreshingly bitter counterbalance to sickly sweet Christmas books, without sacrificing its goodwill message.

Huw Lewis Jones is a polar-exploring author and historian who lives in Cornwall, UK. His books include Do Bears Poop in the Woods? and Do Penguins Feel the Cold? (see p10).

Ben Sanders is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer based in Ballarat, Australia. He is the author and illustrator of I’ve an Uncle Ivan and I Could Wear That Hat! (both Thames & Hudson Australia).

24.0 x 24.0cm

32pp

ISBN 978 0 500 653159

September

£11.99

Picture Books

Picture Books

20.3 x 20.3cm

52pp

ISBN 978 0 500 653210

July

£10.99

Shinsuke Yoshitake is the author of several children’s books, including It’s My Rubber Band and Is It Just Me?, also published by Thames & Hudson.

I Can Open That!

Shinsuke

For ages 3+ A

When a little boy has trouble opening a chocolate wrapper, he starts wondering what life would be like if he could open anything he wanted. Along the way, he learns about the power of being able to do things by yourself – and the fun of helping other people do them too!

Shinsuke Yoshitake’s quirky scenarios will inspire young readers to think about their own futures, dream up big ideas and embrace the promise of tomorrow.

Didier Lévy has written over forty books for children, including How to Light Your Dragon and Life with My Dragon, both published by Thames & Hudson. Lorenzo Sangio is a graduate of the Brescia Academy of Fine Arts. He has illustrated numerous books, and has won several prizes for his work, including ‘Illustrator of the Year’, an award promoted by Città del Sole.

29.0 x 23.0cm

40pp

ISBN 978 0 500 653258

July

£12.99

Morris and the Magic of Stories

Lorenzo Sangio and Didier Lévy

For ages 3+

A beautifully illustrated ode to reading, in particular to reading aloud

Morris is a cat with a clever plan. Instead of chasing mice, he’s going to make them come to him. And how will he do that? By reading them STORIES. But little does Morris realise that his brilliant scheme won’t work out quite the way he expects...

Award-winning creators in their own right, this is author Didier Lévy and illustrator Lorenzo Sangio’s first book together. Levy’s simple and effective storyline and Sangio’s clever eye make the whole book funny and quirky. Children who like to listen to the same story over and over will be in heaven, because they will discover surprises with each reading.

Mary Richards is a writer, publisher and musician. She is the former art publisher for the Hayward Gallery in London.

26.0 x 19.5cm

96pp paperback

ISBN 978 0 500 660256

July

£9.99

Splat!

The Most Exciting Artists of All Time

Mary Richards

For ages 9+

New in paperback

The real-life stories of some of the greatest artists of all time

Splat! traces art history through its key turning points and helps to map important art movements from the Renaissance and Impressionism to Surrealism and contemporary art.

Read the real-life stories of the artists at the vanguard of important artistic innovations, including Michelangelo and the High Renaissance; Bruegel and his paintings of everyday peasant life; Manet and the shock of Impressionism; and Duchamp and the Dada revolution. Discover how other artists – Caravaggio, Vermeer, Henri Rousseau, Vincent Van Gogh, Wassily Kandinsky and Frida Kahlo – dared to imagine new ways of depicting the world. Splat! brings their achievements and the challenges, difficulties and dangers they faced excitingly to life.

‘A great gift to give to a family member before heading out to a gallery or a trip to Paris or Italy ... bang up to date, including modern-day artists such as Cornelia Parker and Pipilotti Rist’ RA magazine

‘Describes the life, works, challenges and historical background of great artists with a good sense of what historians of 9+ will find engaging’ New Statesman

Balthazar Pagani is the founder of BesideBooks based in Milan. He produced the Graphic Lives series of graphic novels, including Basquiat and Kusama, and the more recently published His Name is Banksy Otto Gabos is an established cartoonist, illustrator and author who teaches on the Comics and Illustration Course at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, Italy. Marco Maraggi is a cartoonist based in Udine, Italy and the illustrator of His Name is Banksy

30.0 x 23.0cm

96pp

ISBN 978 0 500 660201

September

£16.99

How to Draw a Graphic Novel

Balthazar Pagani

Illustrated by Otto Gabos and Marco Maraggi

For ages 13+

Packed with professional tips, this is the ultimate guide for aspiring artists who want to create their own graphic novel

Graphic novel producer Balthazar Pagani and cartoonist

Otto Gabos teach aspiring artists the building blocks for creating their own graphic novel, including how to construct a narrative, develop characters, design settings, and the basics of printing, binding and digital file set-up. Each lesson is supported by how-to diagrams illustrated by Marco Maraggi, while professional artworking tips are delivered in quirky illustrated style by renowned Italian cartoonist and comics lecturer Otto Gabos. The book also includes biographies of cult creators and a recommended reading list of famous graphic novels and comic books past and present.

How to Draw a Graphic Novel is an informative and entertaining look at the creative process from spark of inspiration to publication, and offers insight into the world of graphic novel publishing. From teens to adults, this is the ideal workbook for all graphic novelists.

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